The low-ball is a persuasion, negotiation, and selling technique. When used by buyer, the low-ball is an offer for goods or services far lower than the price the buyer is willing to pay, made in the hope that the seller will at least counter-offer a price lower than the original asking price. More @Wikipedia
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